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The Chinese-based writing system of the Zhuang Language Robert S. BAUER*

Zhuang

This is a revision of a paper presented at the 1st International Conference on Tai Studies in Bangkok, Thailand on July 29, 1998. I express my gratitude to Geoff Wade, Research Officer, Centre of Asian Studies, University of Hong Kong, for providing me with a copy of ( ÉÉ^i^^íft ) on which this study is based.

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